7
Easy Ideas for Organizing
Kids Artwork
by
Maria Gracia
In
school, kids are encouraged to create, draw, color, paint
and build. These activities can certainly stimulate children,
and help them grow.
Very
often, these masterpieces that your children create are
brought home and proudly displayed. But what do you do when
all of the artwork begins to take over your home? Here are
7 great ideas:
FIND THE DIAMONDS. Rather than keeping every single
piece of artwork your child creates, sit down with your
child on a regular basis and ask him to choose the one or
two he likes best. By the end of the year, you should have
no more than 5 pieces of artwork that your child believes
to be his 'best' pieces. This will help keep the artwork
under control, and will still give you an opportunity to
save his creations for future memories.
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. Take photos
of the artwork that your child creates and keep these photos
in a scrapbook. This way, even if the artwork is discarded
for space purposes, you'll still have the memory!
KIDS FILE STORAGE BOX. Office supply stores carry
portable file boxes that hold hanging file folders. These
generally have a cover and a handle for easy portability.
Help your child create her very own filing system. Perhaps
one file folder for 2nd grade artwork, one for 3rd grade
artwork, and so on. Now, all the drawings, and any type
of artwork that lays flat, will be kept safe and organized.
You'll even be teaching your child filing skills! It's never
too early!
KEEP IT CONTAINED. For other artwork that does not
lay flat, the perfect container may be a large, plastic
container with a lid. Your child will have a space for shadowboxes,
and other artwork that won't fit into a file folder. Again,
be choosy. If you keep every single piece of artwork your
child brings home for the next 15 years, your house is going
to be overflowing with it.
HANG IT. Get your child his very own artwork bulletin
board so he can display his favorite artwork in his bedroom.
When organized on a nice cork board, this really adds a
nice touch to a child's room. Plus, your child can very
easily switch one piece of art, with another.
SUPPLY MANIA. If your child produces a lot of artwork
at home, she probably has tons of crayons, markers and other
art supplies. Keep it all in a portable box, light enough
for your child to be able to transport it from one room
into the next. In addition, separate and organize the supplies
into separate Zip-lock baggies before putting them in the
box. This will keep everything organized and easily accessible.
THE PERFECT GIFT. Kids artwork makes the perfect
gift for grandma, grandpa, sister Jane, Aunt Sue, Uncle
Jim, and so on. Rather than buying gifts for your child
to give to family members, encourage them to give their
creations away as special gifts to special people.
by
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